Cotter, William H. III, of Needham died at home January 5, 2003 after a lengthy illness. Born in Needham, Mr. Cotter graduated from Case High School in Swansea MA and Northeastern University College of Business Administration. For many years he was a financial analyst for GE in Lynn. The oldest son of the late William H. Jr and Margaret F. ( Nugent) Cotter, he leaves two brothers Robert K. of Weymouth and John B. of Needham. A private Funeral Mass was held at Saint Joseph Church on Friday January 10 with interment at Saint Mary Cemetery. Memorial donations in William’s name may be made to the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham Campus, 148 Chestnut Street, Needham MA 02492Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201